News
By News Staff
Anthony Phearse, 31, was arrested by Bellville Police Department June 18 on second degree felony charges of online solicitation of a minor following an…
By News Staff
'The father of a righteous man has great joy; he who has a wise son delights in him.'Proverbs 23:24
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The public is invited to the Brookshire Juneteenth Festival on Friday, June 19. The parade will be at noon, followed by Family Funday from 1-5 p.m. at the…
Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are predicting a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season, officials said May 21, citing the…
Local News
Community members quickly stepped up to support Kate's Kans after one of the nonprofit’s food pantries was emptied just days before a ribbon-cutting ceremony…
After facing challenging exams and times of uncertainty, Sealy High School graduates Jackson Blanks and Kane Killough achieved acceptance into the prestigious…
By James Burton
The San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site is showcasing an exhibit that tells the stories of five people whose names have largely been lost to history…
Families from across the area are invited to attend the fourth annual All for One Festival on June 27 at East Foundation Park in Sealy.The free community event…
Sports
Abigail Hernandez, a Rice Little League athlete, was recently invited to participate in the Maria Pepe Legacy Series in Williamsport, PA. The Legacy Series…
The Wallis Brazos Minor Girls softball team begins the season with a 1-1 record.They defeated Palacios for their first win of the season but fell to El Campo…
Dave Campbell’s Texas Football recently released its list of the top 10 running backs in Texas high school football history, and a familiar name to Sealy fans…
The Sealy 8u All-Star baseball team captured the district championship after posting a perfect 5-0 record.It was a long and challenging road to the district…
Opinion
GAINS SEEN IN ALL SUBJECTS ON STAAR TESTS Texas high school students showed improvement in every subject in this spring’s end-of-course State of Texas…
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide disaster declaration late last week after the New World screwworm was found in two newborn calves in South Texas, according…
Editors note: Originally published in the Colorado County Citizen Jan. 11, 2023 and edited for the 170th celebration of the Cat Spring Agricultural Society…
Blanchard, LouisianaSent as an email to Peachtree Entertainment and shared with The Sealy News.Hi. I’m sure you are receiving MANY of these types of messages…
Texas will need to invest $174 billion over the next 50 years to keep up with water demand, according to a draft 2027 state water plan approved last week, the…
Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) this week was named as the Chair of the Sunset Advisory Commission by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick as he released a slate of new…
SUBHED: BORDER WALL THROUGH BIG BEND APPARENTLY ON HOLDAfter public outcry, a physical border wall through Big Bend National Park appears to be on hold, The…
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn last week reversed his opposition to changing the Senate’s filibuster rules, writing in an op-ed that legislation in that chamber should…
Obituaries
JAMES“BUBBA”DUKEJames “Bubba” Duke, 86, passed away peacefully in Katy on May 12, 2026. He was born Aug. 14, 1939, in Nacogdoches.Bubba was a hardworking man…
CARL ELDON WEBERCarl Eldon Weber, of Sealy, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Jan. 28, 2026. Carl was born on July 20, 1954 in Big Springs…
Jan. 20, 1962- Feb. 11, 2026 Mark McMahon was born on Jan. 20, 1962, in Orange, Texas, to Jerry McMahon (1939– 2015) and Peggy Kindred McMahon. As the son of a…
It is with deep love and sorrow that Edward (“Ed”) Janda, born in Sealy, Texas, on February 28, 1943, passed into the loving arms of God on Jan. 29, 2026.…
Ursula Louise Hielscher Kutra, passed away peacefully on the date of our Lord, Jan. 30, 2026, in New Braunfels, at the age of 83 years.She is survived by her…
Carla Dycus, 81, passed away peacefullyon Jan. 11, 2026.Carla Marie McClung was born on Feb. 16, 1944, at St. Joseph Hospital in Houston to Lyle and Rose…
Esther Frances Merritt left for her heavenly home, at the age of 85, on Jan. 7, 2026. She was lovingly known to her family as Nanny or Queen Esther.She was…
Albina Mitchell, 84, of Sealy, Texas, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on April 18, 1941, in Chappell…
